Drunk driver rams house wall in Brunsbüttel: High property damage

30.2024-09:15

Police Directorate Itzehoe

accident in Brunsbüttel: Follow an alcohol -related incident

Brunsbüttel (ots)

A spectacular incident occurred in Brunsbüttel last night: a 21-year-old driver of a van lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a house wall at high speed. Fortunately, nobody was injured, but there was considerable damage to property on the building and the vehicle.

The circumstances of the incident

After initial investigations, the driver was on the Scholerstrasse towards the city center when he got off the road for unknown reasons. His vehicle, a Mercedes Vito, drove head -on into the wall of a house at Kautzstraße 22.

alcoholization of the driver

When the accident recording, the officials found breath alcohol smell. A breath alcohol test carried out resulted in an alarming value of 1.98 per thousand - well above the legal limit. As a precaution, the driver was taken to the hospital, where a blood sample was taken from him. In addition, his driver's license was ensured and criminal proceedings were initiated.

effects on the community

Incidents like this throw a shadow on traffic safety in Brunsbüttel. Alcohol at the wheel remains a serious problem that not only puts the driver, but also uninvolved. In view of the fact that the driver was unharmed, the question of the responsibility and the possible consequences of his behavior is entitled. Such events can affect the trust of the residents in the security of their surroundings and fuel fears.

Investigations and reconstruction of the accident

The reconstruction of the exact course of the accident is difficult due to linguistic barriers and the lack of witnesses. The police have started the investigation to clarify further details. The local community remains excited about progress in the investigation, since such incidents should raise public awareness of the dangers of alcohol at the wheel.

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